11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food,(A)
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.(B)

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11 He who works his land will have plenty of food,
    but he who follows worthless things lacks sense.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:11 Literally “heart”

24 The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor.(A)

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24 The hand of the diligent ones will rule,
    but the lazy will belong to forced labor.

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27 A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game,(A)
but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.(B)

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27 The lazy will not roast his game,
    but diligence is the precious wealth of a man.

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